loud clunk in front end...

D_C · 06-27-2005, 01:35 PM

under Moderate to heavy acceleration, im getting a major clunk and vibration...when i say vibration, i mean that i can feel it im my feet...each clunk matched with the feeling in the foot...almost like a CV joint issue... i had the dealership inspect it when it was up there last...visually checks out fine... i have the PRG...any ideas please?
should i look at the CV shafts? im very concerned with this.
Thanks in advance
D_C

ecbmxer · 06-27-2005, 01:59 PM

I'm not sure if this will help. but check your lug nuts on your wheels. A while back on my cavalier, the lugs weren't tightened 100% tight enough and under acceleration (and I think braking too) it vibrated and clunked like it was gonna fall apart. I thought the car was dying! This may not be anything close to what your issue is, but it might help.

EPTITAN · 06-27-2005, 02:37 PM

Check the bolts to the transmission that are directly above the cross member that would stop them from falling out. There were a couple people on here that had what sounds like a similar problem.

PrerunnerGreg · 06-27-2005, 08:25 PM

Also, check th ebolts from the sway bar to the endlinks. If they are loose at all they create a major racket.

D_C · 06-28-2005, 10:09 AM

thanks guys, i will check tonight. Greg, i didnt see anything wrong with the sway bar, i also checked to make sure that the three bolts where still holding the coil-overs in place...EP titan... i will have to look and see what you are talking about on that one, i have my GF's Civic today at work so it will have to be later on... anyways, thanks again for everyones help.
so, no suggestions to check out the CV boots? they look fine on the outside... im no mechanic, so i will look at everything and see what up...LOL

Yeti77 · 06-28-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by EPTITAN

Check the bolts to the transmission that are directly above the cross member that would stop them from falling out. There were a couple people on here that had what sounds like a similar problem.

That's what happened to me, loose transmission bolts.

D_C · 06-28-2005, 11:53 AM

okay, now that you say that...thinking about it...it does sound like a tranny problem... just the rear drive portion of the tranny or both... when i put it into 4wd...the sound and feeling in my feet is worse...

D_C · 06-29-2005, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EPTITAN

Check the bolts to the transmission that are directly above the cross member that would stop them from falling out. There were a couple people on here that had what sounds like a similar problem.

That was exactly it, both bolts where completly out (against the crossmember) funny how the dealership tech missed that. my truck is like new again, thank you so VERY much sir.

EPTITAN · 06-30-2005, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by D_C

That was exactly it, both bolts where completly out (against the crossmember) funny how the dealership tech missed that. my truck is like new again, thank you so VERY much sir.

Glad you got it taken care of.